Political Party Positions

An orange circle indicates a commitment to examine
charities VAT in government

A red x indicates no pledge of support has been taken
yet.

Fianna Fáil

“If re-elected Fianna Fáil in government will consider
VAT paid by charities in the context of a budgetary framework.”

Fine Gael

"Fine Gael supports in principle a VAT compensation scheme
for charities. If elected to Government, we will work with stakeholders
to implement such a scheme in the context of putting the charity
sector on a proper regulatory footing."

Green Party

“The Green Party will:

give charities a refund on VAT paid on donations in order to
support their positive contribution to Irish society.”

The Green Party Manifesto specifies a figure of €32m to allocated
in this regard.

Labour

In our manifesto “The Fair Society” we are committed
to introducing a comprehensive regulation of charities as a priority.
We hope to engage in Government with the various Groups to see how
we can then address the broader issue.”

Progressive Democrats

The Progressive Democrats manifesto states the party will:

“Legislate to regulate the charity sector and examine how
VAT is levied on charitable organisations”

Sinn Féin

No party position has been stated, individual candidates may have
expressed their support

Socialist Party

“I would like to give my support to the Irish Charities Tax
Reform Group
Pledge -

I support the introduction of a VAT compensation scheme for Irish
charities, in proportion to their voluntary fundraised activities
based on
audited accounts.

I will highlight this issue publicly during the course of the general
election campaign and actively work to have a VAT compensation scheme
for
charities included in the next Programme for Government.”